Opportunity
E-Rate #WEPL4702026REV2
Willoughby-Eastlake Library System Solicits Bids for Four New 1 Gbps Fiber Internet Lines (E-Rate)
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
WEPL4702026REV2
NAICS
517311
The Willoughby-Eastlake Library System in Ohio is seeking bids for new high-speed fiber internet connectivity to enhance its network infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - Willoughby-Eastlake Library System (local government entity) - Products and Services Requested: - Four new 1 Gbps fiber internet lines from OPLIN to: - Willoughby Hills Public Library (35400 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094) - Willoughby Public Library (30 Public Square, Willoughby, OH 44094) - Eastlake Library (36706 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095) - Administrative Offices (38115 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094) - Installation and initial configuration for all four lines - Services must include Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL), Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN), or Ethernet Private Line (EPL) solutions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum and maximum bandwidth of 1 Gbps per line - Direct fiber connectivity from OPLIN to each location - Compliance with E-Rate program requirements (Category 1 - Data Transmission and/or Internet Access) - Cost-effectiveness and adherence to FCC and local procurement rules - The existing direct fiber line to Willowick Library will be retained and is not part of this procurement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified providers capable of delivering the required fiber connectivity and installation.
Description
This solicitation requests bids to provide four fiber internet lines from the internet source at OPLIN directly to four specified locations within the Willoughby-Eastlake Library System in Ohio. The project includes bids for EVPL, ELAN, and EPL services. The current setup includes a direct service to the Willowick Library, which will be retained, while adding direct lines to the other four locations. The service category is Data Transmission and/or Internet Access under the E-Rate program, with a response due date of May 4, 2026.